as in information
a collection of pieces of information that is organized and used on a computer
All of our customers' information was kept in a database. an online database
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Recent Examples of database
Sabet’s total compensation is listed at $269,123 in 2024, according to the public pay database Transparent California.
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Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Phillips, at one point, got out of the car, took photos, and the patrol resumed, explaining that the work is driven in part by an ever-evolving database of vehicles used by ICE.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Eventually, someone reported me to the Alumni Association for abusing my access to the database, and the administrators threatened to revoke my privileges.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Beyond the manipulation vulnerabilities, Nagli easily accessed a database with human users’ email addresses, private DM conversations between agents and other sensitive information.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Phillips, at one point, got out of the car, took photos, and the patrol resumed, explaining that the work is driven in part by an ever-evolving database of vehicles used by ICE.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Eventually, someone reported me to the Alumni Association for abusing my access to the database, and the administrators threatened to revoke my privileges.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Beyond the manipulation vulnerabilities, Nagli easily accessed a database with human users’ email addresses, private DM conversations between agents and other sensitive information.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for database
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Garrett remains on the run, with Melody declining to provide information on his whereabouts.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The company also said that forecasts generated by its tools could be created independently, allowing government agencies and companies to control their own information.—
Joe Wertz,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the wake of the fatal shooting of a Minnesota mother by an immigration agent this month, House Democrats have filed articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Database.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/database. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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